It is a scientific fact that you will forgive 50% of what you’ve read or heard within three hours of reading or hearing it. And sadly, twenty-four hours later you will have forgotten 50% of that information.

If you really want to change your way of living make every effort to capture the insight and revelation into His Word. . .you receive.

2. Your living environment . . .a place where you change.

My favorite place on planet earth isn’t found in any of the fourteen countries I’ve visited though I’ve been captivated by the mountains surrounding Lucerne, Switzerland; the history of England; the antiquity of Egypt; the inspiration of walking where Jesus walked in Israel and so many other places.

My favorite place on planet earth is my home. . .my living environment. It has changed over the years. Our three youngest children are on their own. . .so now. . .it’s just me and my fine wife, Bev.

Our home is my place of refuge and enlightenment . . .my place of comfort and where I build my strength as we spend time in the Word and with each other.

Though it has changed over the years. . .with the coming and going of children. . .I have always managed to create an environment for living, loving and learning.

There’s the place where I read and write. . .the place where I pray and the place where I relax. . .mentally and physically.

No matter how big or small your apartment or home. . .create a room. . .a corner for your secret place. . .where you pray. A place where you change. . .mentally and spiritually by what you read.

Psalm 91:1 in the Amplified Bible says:

“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall remain stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty [Whose power no foe can withstand].”

Have you ever noticed how you feel when you walk into an environment where everything is neat and accurately arranged? The order in the environment creates a freshness . . .it enhances your desire to change. . .to be and do more than you’ve done before. An orderly environment becomes our invitation to a fresh start.

Ask God how to bring order into your environment. . .He will gladly reveal it to you.

Psalm 32:8 in the English Standard Version says:

“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.”

4. Your transportation environment . . .what you ride in from home to workand back.

Let’s start with your car. . .the interior and exterior of your car reflect the order in your life. If there’s stuff in the floor board. . .it sends a message. . .and not the one you necessarily want. Clean it up. . .and keep it tidy every day.

If the exterior of the car is dirty. . .wash it. The appearance of your car is a reflection on you. . .whether you realize it or not.

1 Timothy 4:15 in the New Living Translation says:

“Give your complete attention to these matters. Throw yourself into your tasks so that everyone will see your progress.”

According to Strong’s Concordance the Greek word for order comes from a root word G5021 (tassō) which means:

“to place in a certain order, to arrange, to assign a place, to appoint”

Is your office desk, work station and files a reflection of whether or not your professional life is in order?

What does your supervisor, boss or for that matter, co-workers think when they observe your work environment. Make no mistake the order or lack of it on your work environment is a reflection on you.

Hebrews 13:21 in the Amplified Bible says:

“Strengthen (complete, perfect) and make you what you ought to be and equip you with everything good that you may carry out His will; [while He Himself] works in you and accomplishes that which is pleasing in His sight. . .”

Our Heavenly Father is a God of order.

6. Your nourishment environment . . .where you eat.

Meal times should be a time when memories are made and remembered.

When you’re with your family. . .be with your family. No phone calls or text messages during meal times. As a parent or grandparent. . .if you create value for meal time it will be honored by your children and grandchildren.

As I was meditating on this nourishment environment. . .I was led to Revelation 3:20 in the Amplified Bible which says:

“Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears and listens to and heeds My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will eat with him, and he [will eat] with Me.”

The eating area including the kitchen sink. . .must always be ready to entertain special guests. . .even angels unaware.